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tower and glue them into place with epoxy adhesive. Finally, glue the tower well and fast into place on
deck.
Assembly of the Weapons
Now assemble both guns as per the following drawings. The most suitable adhesive for the white
metal components is an epoxy adhesive. A fast-acting glue could dissolve again if in contact with
water over a longer time.
Fasten the two guns safely with epoxy adhesive on the decks so that you do not lose them when
diving.
Attaching the Remaining Fittings
Finally, manufacture the remaining deck fittings and attach them to the deck according to the build
plan. You can achieve a good visual effect when you lacquer the fittings with a slightly darker grey like
the deck.
Water Line and Trimming the Model
Mark the fore water line of the model 30mm below the bow and aft 7mm below deck level. This line
can be the border for a darker paint scheme of the lower hull below the water line as shown on the
illustration on the box. This line is also approximately our waterline when we trim the boat in the bath.
The self-adhesive lead ballast strips (order no. 60110) have proven to be the ideal ballast for precise
trimming. You insert these in the bow or stern area through the hatches and you can glue them
laterally left and right for vertical trimming. Remember that all remote control and battery items should
be in place when trimming. The flood tank should also be empty when trimming. If your boat is lying
along this water line and if its lateral trim is also correct, there should be nothing to stop you running
your first tests. Press the model under water and move it to and fro so that all air can escape. Even
now, the boat should be lying along its water line.
First Tests
First, check in the bath whether all remote control functions operate properly in the bath, whether the
motors and pumps are rotating in the right direction and that the rudders are moving in the appropriate
directions. You can also carry out a careful power test of the batteries and motors. When the flood
tank is filled, the model's stern should already be below water and the bow area should be
approximately 1cm above the water. It is important, however, that the boat does not tilt sideways
otherwise it means that your tank is not placed centrally. The tank can be jammed between the cover
fastening nuts using wedges and once you are sure about the final position in the deck, you can glue it
into place there using double-sided adhesive tape.
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© Klaus Krick Modelltechnik Knittlingen August 2002
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